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Jarrett Todd, dressed in a sleek black outfit with short hair and sunglasses, shot Byron a teasing grin. "Oh? Did I miss something?

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Byron frowned slightly as he glanced toward the bar. There was Maeve, laughing and chatting with the bartender. Her off-shoulder dress, which she rarely wore, showcased her flawless skin, and her red lips curved into a bright, captivating smile. Amid the club's noisy, heated atmosphere, she stood out as the most striking sight. Byron shot a quick, cold glance at Maeve before turning away, his voice icy. "She's got nothing to do with me.

Got it?"

Ray smirked, his eyes twinkling with mischief. "A lovers' spat, huh? I've only met her twice, but I could tell she's got a thing for you from the last time at the hospital. "Wait, who's got a thing for Byron?" Jarrett asked, leaning in with curiosity.

Ray, always ready for juicy gossip, couldn't resist. Ignoring Byron's icy stare, he began filling Jarrett in on the details. But just as he got started, a commotion erupted downstairs,

Ray glanced down and frowned. "Uh-oh, Byron, looks like your girl's getting hassled by Fred Curtis"

Byron's

n's expression darkened. "I told you she's got nothing to do with me. Do I need to throw you over the balcony to make that clear?" that clea

Ray

immediately mimed zipping his lips shut.

The commotion downstairs was hard t

I to ignore.

pursuit of beautiful women. He'd shower. them with lavish attention and gifts, making it nearly impossible

once he'd won them over, he'd ditch them within days, usually with a hefty breakup fee. He was a

Maeve now in Fred's sights, the other patrons eagerly anticipated

said, sliding into the seat next to Maeve with a

his reputation, Fred was easy on the eyes-handsome, with a bright, sunny demeanor

Marve,

fuzzy from the drinks, barely glanced

me? I'll make it worth your while-100 thousand dollars for one

is pulling out all the stops to win her over! Maeve, however, wasn't impressed. She frowned at Fred. "Needing company for a meal? What are you, a toddler?" She could tell he was hitting on her

wasn't clear-200 thousand dollars for one dinner. What do you

million dollars, I wouldn't

thoroughly fed up, slammed her glass on the bar. "Even if it you. Feeling lonely? Go home and

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you just say? Don't push your luck, lady!" "Hey, Fred, came a lazy voice from the

up and saw Ray, his face going several shades paler. Everyone knew that if Ray and Jarrett were at Starlight. Byron was sure

I help you? Fred straightened up, his tone

rested his chin on his hand, his gaze cool. Just a heads-up.

that Byron was the real force. behind Starlight Pub. No matter how influential the patrons were, they all had to follow

"He's gone now. And weren't you just saying she had nothing

tone was cool and detached. Tm just enforcing

Byron swirled his drink, the ing

buying it

had hit on plenty

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